Branches of communication: the conflict between the need to maximise scarce building land and the environmental pressure to retain trees often sets the construction industry at odds with the requirements of local planning authorities
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There is often conflict between arboriculturists, planners and developers over the protection and preservation of trees and hedgerows on construction sites. Trees can be protected under Tree Preservation Orders, and agreements supplementing TPOs can also protect trees on sites to be developed. Standards have been established in relation to construction including the Guide for Trees in Relation to Construction, BS 5837:1991, encompassing developemnts in tree biology and care practices.
Publication Name: Planning Week
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 1352-8424
Year: 1996
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Building on resources
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A study being undertaken in Hertfordshire is looking at the possibility of using intensification in a suburban location as a way of meeting rising demand for housing. Demolishing and redeveloping existing suburbs is not feasible, as it would probably not be financially viable, but it could be possible to boost the housing stock through intensification. All existing structures would be retained, but there would be many internal sub-divisions and conversions.
Publication Name: Planning Week
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 1352-8424
Year: 1995
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The bidding game: are the time, cost and resources expended by local authorities on SRB or ERDF bids the most effective way of addressing Britain's urban problems
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Bids by local authorities for UK funds, such as the Single Regeneration Budget (SRB) or ERDF, require a high amount of time, cost and resources, and there is no guarantee of success. Bidding for such funds may not be the most effective way to deal with major urban problems and the current process entails zealous monitoring and control of local government resources which is counter to the European concept of subsidiarity.
Publication Name: Planning Week
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 1352-8424
Year: 1995
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